Tanzanian ports: There is potential for improvement

A ship docks at a section of the Port of Dar es Salaam. PHOTO | FILE

 Of late, there has been a great public debate on Tanzania Ports. That debate allows the masses to comprehend their indispensable role in our national growth as they form a critical gateway for socio-economic development.

The impressive network of Tanzania’s ports is truly a national treasure. In Tanzania’s mainland, all ports are managed by Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), and in Zanzibar, the authority managing ports is Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC). Yes, our ports are key connectors, linking us to the global economy through a diverse system of using sea and inland waterways.